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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is Approved. Now What?

One year ago we reviewed the status of transcranial magnetic stimulation
for depression, and concluded with the following TCPR Verdict: “TMS for
depression: Approval is highly unlikely.” We were wrong. The FDA approved the Neuronetics Neurostar TMS machine for the treatment of patients with major depression who have failed one prior antidepressant trial. Did they make the right decision?

All editorial content is peer reviewed by the editorial board. Dr. Albucher, Dr. Balt, Dr. Gardiner, Dr. Goldberg, Dr. Lyman, Dr. Megna, Dr. Mick, Dr. Posternak, Dr. Spielmans, and Dr. Zuckerman have disclosed that they have no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity. Dr. Balt discloses that his spouse is employed as a sales representative for Otsuka America, Inc.

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